Carpet Nails


For some reason, I get inspired by carpet designs a lot. There are some fabulous rug/carpet patterns (especially in Vegas!), and carpet patterns work really well as nail art. (at least I think so). Today's nail art is inspired by a rug pattern that I saw online!


I used American Apparel Trenchcoat as a base, with American Apparel California Trooper, American Apparel Cocoa, and Orly Pink Chocolate for the flowers. For the center of the flowers, I used American Apparel Raccoon, then outlined the flowers very loosely with American Apparel Cotton. Topped it all off with 2 coats of Seche Vite top coat.

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22 comments

  1. MissMidnightBlueApril 18, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    Cute, I like the colors.

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  2. HussyApril 18, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    I really really like this one! :)

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  3. ♥beauxs momApril 19, 2011 at 12:09 AM

    beautiful mani

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  4. SandraApril 19, 2011 at 3:20 AM

    It's so nice, very suitable for spring. :)

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  5. MintyApril 19, 2011 at 5:20 AM

    Love it!

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  6. rebeca.cdApril 19, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    Gorgeous nails

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  7. TINAApril 19, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    love the colors!

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  8. SiSi SparklesApril 19, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    very pretty! you're so talented :]

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  9. ToyomiApril 19, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Love it !

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  10. Noir LacquerApril 19, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    This is really adorable. I would love to have a skirt or dress in this pattern. :)

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  11. PatriciaApril 19, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    Wow, That´s so beautiful! I´ll certainly copy!

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  12. IlianaApril 19, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    HERMOSAS

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  13. MinnieApril 19, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    Great idea:D very cute!

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  14. AnonymousApril 20, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    I see you listed what colors you used, but what tools did you use to make the flowers? Thank you!

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  15. Sonoma BentoApril 21, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    I love it, really gorgeous. And I am sure it goes great with your pretty red hair, Mel!

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  16. Anita MandelayApril 22, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    They are fabulous!

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  17. LydzApril 22, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    so pretty! :)

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  18. JannaApril 26, 2011 at 6:17 AM

    I love it, this is so pretty!! ♥

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  19. UnknownMay 9, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    Hi, there! I'm a new follower of your blog- I love it! I'm taking on my own nail project this summer and seeing how many different designs I can do. I saw this website today and it made me think of your past nail designs that were inspired by fabric. Hope you like! www.marimekko.com/products/interior-decoration/fabrics/cotton-fabrics

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    The greenish color of the nails doesn't look that good, maybe in a darker tone could look better.

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